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Teen Duo Nabbed For Armed Facebook Marketplace Robbery In Shelton, Police Say

Teen Duo Nabbed For Armed Facebook Marketplace Robbery In Shelton, Police Say

Teen Duo Nabbed For Armed Facebook Marketplace Robbery In Shelton, Police Say Two Fairfield County teens were charged with robbery for allegedly pointing a handgun at a woman they had met on Facebook Marketplace to sell a pair of Air Jordan sneakers. The incident occurred in Shelton around 9:45 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, on Perry Hill Road. According to Shelton Police Det. Christopher Nugent, the department received a 911 call from a woman who said she met the man and woman on the social media app and agreed to purchase the sneakers. When the duo arrived at her home in a silver SUV, the victim said a disagreement started over the cost of the shoes, and she attempted t…

by Kathy Reakes

08/30/2024